Summer’s almost here, and on our casual days we’ll be trading in pants and slacks (slacks, heh, love that word) for cute shorts and pretty skirts. Have you considered taking that extra step and slapping a faux glow on those lovely stems of yours? You definitely should! Not only will you look healthier and more fit (bonus!) with a faux glow, a little color will help to hide imperfections like spider and varicose veins. Trust me, I know--because I’m an avid user of the stuff.
Self Tanning 101: How to Self Tan Like A Bronze GoddessFeel a bit intimidated by the idea of self tanning? Don’t be. Formulas have improved tremendously over the years (QT, anyone?) and are easier to use than ever. Even the scent of the formulas have changed for the better! Here are a few easy-peasy steps to take to help get your glow on.
Tip/Trick: Your tan too deep? Apply baby oil for ten minutes, then exfoliate with a damp wash cloth before rinsing off. It should help to fade the color.
Make sure to color just what you want to cover, there's no need to go wongo with the product. For example, nobody sees my belly, back or butt like, ever, so I don’t bother self-tanning those areas. I generally stick to my legs, arms, shoulders, chest and face.
Tip/Trick: No facial tanner? Here’s what I do: Dilute your body formula with facial moisturizer and apply!
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As you can see, self tanning is relatively easy to do with a fantastic payoff, and it doesn't take hours at the beach risking skin cancer, either. Just follow these easy steps and you'll get glowing in no time!
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10 Comments
Just the thought of this terrifies me, a lot! I can remember in the mid to late 90's when it first came out all the girls in high school thought they looked so good. It was the new thing, so I tried it.
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Daneen
6/3/2017 06:09:42 pm
I'm fake baking right now! Going to the casino tomorrow, wearing some capris and a sleeveless top. I think if I lived in the Alaskan bush I wouldn't worry too much about it either LOL!
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Elizabeth Seal
6/1/2017 04:19:16 am
Aw great tips, can't wait to try out some of these products! :D xx
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6/1/2017 08:41:12 am
Thank you so much for writing this! I have been dying to self tan but always so scared about turning myself orange. This makes me feel so much comfortable about finally trying it!
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Daneen
6/3/2017 06:10:21 pm
Go for it! It always fades out after a couple showers anyway :)
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Great post! Thank you so much! I am not pale...I'm practically translucent. 😂 I was in high school in the late 80s, and I saw a lot of friends turn orange when the Self tanners first came out. I've wanted to try one lately, but I couldn't get those disasters out of my mind. Thanks for demystifying the process, and for the great tips. I'm going to give it a go!
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Daneen
6/3/2017 06:11:15 pm
Yess I can still remember the smell of QT, my mother forbade me from using it, I think based on smell alone! Now that heavy hitters like tarte are in the game, things definitely have changed for the better!
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7/14/2017 11:34:40 pm
These are some great tips. I just starting experimenting with different bronzers
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